Current Affairs 03/07/2023

1.Busta Rhymes, who was awarded the BET Lifetime Achievement Award for 2023, belongs to which country?

1. United States of America
2. Greece
3. Germany
4. Switzerland

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: Busta Rhymes, the American rapper, was honoured with the BET Lifetime Achievement Award for 2023.

2. Michael Miebach, who has joined the board of directors of the US-India Strategic and Partnership Forum (USISPF), belongs to which payment network processor?

1. Rupay card
2. Visa card
3. Mastercardh
4. None of Above

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Michael Miebach, the CEO of Mastercard, has joined the board of directors of the US-India Strategic and Partnership Forum (USISPF).

3.Which country has been appointed as the host of the U-17 World Cup?

1. Japan
2. Indonesia
3. Israel
4. None OF Above

... Answer is 2)
Explanation: Indonesia has been officially selected as the host country for the U-17 World Cup.

4.Which state government has launched the 'Mo Ghara' housing scheme?

1. Bihar
2. Karnataka
3. Odisha
4. Jharkhand

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The government of Odisha has recently introduced the Mo Ghara (My House) scheme to provide credit-linked financial assistance to economically and socially weaker households. The scheme aims to address the fund crunch faced by beneficiaries in completing or upgrading their houses.

5. Which state government has approved the gender-inclusive tourism policy 'Aai'?

1. Maharashtra
2. Manipur
3. Sikkim
4. Chandigarh

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: The Maharashtra cabinet approved the Gender Inclusive Tourism Policy 'Aai' on May 30, 2023, under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to empower women in the tourism sector.

6.Which state government has made 'life-saving jackets' mandatory for Shikara boats in Dal and Nigeen Lakes?

1. Sikkim
2. Kerala
3. Jammu & Kashmir
4. Uttarakhand

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The Jammu and Kashmir government has made the use of 'life-saving jackets' mandatory for Shikara boats in Dal and Nigeen Lakes, as well as other water bodies in the region.

7.By which year does BPCL aim to achieve its net zero targets by developing a diesel-ethanol blend to reduce emissions?

1. 2090
2. 2080
3. 2040
4. 2060

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: BPCL has developed a diesel-ethanol blend to reduce emissions and plans to achieve its net zero targets by 2040. BPCL is focusing on petrochemicals and sustainable practices.

8.Which country is the winning team of the NSCCAVA Women's Volleyball Challenge Cup 2023 held in Nepal?

1. India
2. Uzbekistan
3. Japan
4. None of Above

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: India has emerged as the winning team in the NSC-CAVA Women's Volleyball Challenge Cup held in Kathmandu.

9.What is the approved investment amount for India's world's largest food storage scheme in the Cooperative Sector?

1. 2 lakh crore
2. 1.5 lakh croren
3. 1 lakh crore
4. 1.7 lakh crore

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The Indian government has recently approved a groundbreaking scheme worth Rs 1 lakh crore aimed at significantly expanding the food grain storage capacity in the cooperative sector.

10.Which state government initiated the 'Artificial Intelligence for Youth' programs in the state?

1. Himachal Pradesh
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Tripura 4. Odisha

... Answer is 4)
Explanation: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the 'Odisha for Artificial Intelligence' and 'Artificial Intelligence for Youth' initiatives. The state government has collaborated with tech firm Intel for this initiative.

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